WEX® and Esso Launch UK Fuel Card Powering Faster, More Predictable HGV Operations

New Esso Card™ Truck delivers fixed weekly pricing and access to more than 1,400 sites across the UK’s largest fuel network

MANCHESTER, UK — WEX^®, (NYSE: WEX), a global leader in intelligence-led payment solutions, today announced the launch of the Esso Card™ Truck in the UK, a fuel card designed specifically for Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) fleets that need a straightforward and efficient refuelling solution, with fixed weekly pricing to support better cost control 

The launch of the Esso Card™ Truck follows a major expansion of the Esso network. In 2025, more than 170 forecourts were added, bringing the total number of Esso sites nationwide to 1,400+, the largest network in the UK. This gives better coverage on key freight routes and more refueling options for HGV fleets on both short and long‑distance journeys.

“Just having a fuel card that’s accepted isn’t enough,” said Kate Reichenbach, Managing Director, Europe Mobility at WEX Europe Services LTD. “Fleet operators want a solution they can rely on – wide availability, predictable pricing, and tools that make managing vehicles easier. That’s exactly what the Esso Card™ Truck is designed to provide.”

The Esso Card™ Truck can be used across the entire Esso network of 1,400+ Esso sites, anchored by hundreds of premium, purpose-built HGV-specific sites with dedicated facilities for efficient, high-speed HGV refueling. With so many locations available, drivers can refuel more quickly and get back on the road, while fleet managers can be confident there’s always a safe and convenient place to stop nearby.

Key benefits for fleets

• Cost control: Fixed weekly pricing across the full Esso network with no surcharges or unexpected charges.
• Faster refuelling: Hundreds of HGV-specific sites with dedicated HGV lanes, high speed pumps, and seamless access, designed to support efficient HGV transactions.
• Largest UK network: Access over 1,400+ Esso sites nationwide.
• Improved reporting: Automated digital reporting and expense tracking with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) compliant invoicing.
• Secure transactions: PIN-protected transactions with unique identification fields.

“We continue to expand and invest in our branded network to ensure HGV fleets have more reliable access to Esso forecourts along key routes,” said Helen Curtis, UK Sales Manager. “This makes refueling simpler for drivers and helps fleet operators keep their vehicles moving smoothly and efficiently on every journey”.

The launch comes as UK fleet operators face increasing pressure from rising fuel prices and growing operational complexity. By combining Esso’s expanded network with WEX technology, fleets can benefit from predictable pricing, faster transactions, fewer delays at forecourts, and streamlined fuel management.

For fleet operators, this can mean fewer gaps in network coverage and better oversight of fuel expenditure, while drivers experience smoother journeys, less time refuelling, and more reliable access to fuel along their routes.

About WEX
WEX (NYSE: WEX) is the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business. WEX has created a powerful ecosystem that offers seamlessly embedded, personalized solutions for its customers around the world. Through its rich data and specialized expertise in simplifying benefits, reimagining mobility, and paying and getting paid, WEX aims to make it easy for companies to overcome complexity and reach their full potential. For more information, please visit www.wexinc.com.

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